Walkenried Monastery (Kloster Walkenried)

The former Cistercian monastery, founded in 1127, was once one of the richest and most influential monasteries in Northern Germany.


It was founded by the Cistercians, monks known for their strict asceticism and hard work. In the Middle Ages, the monastery owned vast lands and mined iron ore in the Harz Mountains. It was closed in the 16th century during the Reformation.


Only picturesque ruins remain of the huge Gothic church. However, they look interesting.












The complex now serves as a museum (ZisterzienserMuseum Kloster Walkenried) and cultural center. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.




Getting there: parking lot 51.582056, 10.620472. Walkenried Train Station is located on the Northeim - Herzberg - Nordhausen section and is 900 meters from the monastery.